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Blackened Salmon

Yields1 Serving

A Timeless Chef Paul Classic Preparation on Fresh Salmon Fillets Never Disappoints.

 4 6 oz. fresh center cut salmon filletsrinsed and dried
 2 sticks unsalted buttermelted
 1 tsp lemon juice
Blackening Season
 1 tbsp sweet paprika
 1 tsp smoked paprika
 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
 2 tsp parsley flakes
 1 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp ground Sassafrass leaves
 2 tsp ground cayenne
 ¾ tsp ground white pepper
 ½ tsp dried thyme
 ½ tsp dried oregano
1

Outdoors heat cast iron or griddle to high heat.

2

Mix melted butter and lemon juice. Mix seasonings well. Place half in a shallow container large enough for a single fillet.

3

Dip dried fillet flesh side down in butter, then into the seasoning, then skin side down on platter.

4

When all have been done, top with more seasoning, gently pressing in.

5

Lightly drizzle butter on filets, then place flesh side down on hot griddle.

6

Let blacken for 2-3 minutes. Carefully turn over and let cook another 2-3 minutes on high. If you like your salmon rare, you’re done! Medium rare, reduce heat or move off direct heat another couple minutes. Fully done, about 8 minutes.

7

This seasoning is fantastic when used on not only fish, but chicken and steak as well.